The World as It Should Be" offers a fresh perspective on the kingdom of God and how we can be an integral part of God's work in this world from Loyola Press.
Many, perhaps most, modern Christians misunderstand the term “kingdom of God.” They see it as a synonym for heaven, solely as something that will transpire in the next life. They perceive it as “still to come” rather than “already begun.”
The World as It Should Be by Greg Pierce emphasizes Jesus' own words and actions to help people reimagine the kingdom of God as Jesus originally intended--it is both heavenly and earthly. And since the kingdom of God is meant to come "on earth, as it is in heaven," Pierce asks each of us to think about the role we have to play in bringing the kingdom about, and then to roll up our shirtsleeves and help make this world the way it should be.

Gregory F. A. Pierce has over 40 years of experience working for social justice. He is the president of ACTA Publications, as well as a leader in United Power for Action and Justice. Greg is the author of several books, including te best seller Spirituality at Work. He and his wife, Kathy, live in Chicago and have three young-adult children.